Bay Pines VAMC Issues & Resolutions

06/05/2025

VA budget increases and request for FY 2026.

Higher than anticipated costs for mandated veterans’ benefits and medical care for toxic exposures will drive the Department of Veterans Affairs budget for fiscal 2025 to more than $400 billion — a roughly $30 billion increase to the amount that Congress approved, the agency said.

06/01/2025

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VA is recruiting 126 Veterans for a nationwide telehealth physical therapy study now through October 2026. The program includes 12 weeks of live video sessions, follow-up coaching, and a Fitbit to help track progress.
Veterans age 60 and older with a need for physical therapy may qualify to participate. https://news.va.gov/138974/telehealth-study-recruiting-veterans-now/

05/22/2025

My HealtheVet will no longer be a viable way to gain access to your VA Healthcare or Disability benefits beginning in June. Download the VA app and set up your account now.

With the VA Health and Benefits App, you can refill prescriptions, message your care team or check your VA benefits using your smartphone.

05/16/2025

Has the VA overpaid you then demanded repayment? Was it your fault? Those receiving non service connected pensions are most likely to be effected as are those receiving zero copay for meds due to low income and the yearly means test requirement.

The VA said it overpaid nearly $1.4 billion in fiscal year 2024 alone, as lawmakers pressed the agency to explain how it would fix issues that create financial nightmares for veterans.

03/06/2025

A message from our VA Secretary.

02/07/2025

It's about time the CW Bill Young VAMC made this statement. Now let's see if it's enforced.
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Service Animals at Bay Pines VA Healthcare System.pdf

Hello from your Bay Pines VA Healthcare System,

Bay Pines VA recognizes the important and positive impact service dogs have on the lives of Veterans. We’re proud to support Veterans and their Service Dogs but, it is important to distinguish which animals are considered Service Dogs, and which are not.

The only service animals recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are Service Dogs (SD). Service Dogs are dogs trained to do work or perform tasks to help a person with a disability who could not perform the work or task alone. Veterans and visitors coming to Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS) are welcome to bring their Service Dogs with them and are responsible for making sure their dogs are:

Clean and groomed, free of sores, infections, and fleas.
Calm, non-aggressive, well-behaved, and obeys the owner’s commands.
Not running free on Bay Pines VAHCS property.
Housebroken and/or use acceptable areas for elimination on hospital or clinic ground. If an accident does occur indoors, the Veteran or visitor is responsible for cleaning up after their animal.
Licensed as required by the owner’s city or county of residence; and
Wearing a harness or leash, has a current rabies tag, and has proper identification, if available.

Emotional support animals are not considered Service Dogs and therefore are not permitted in the health care facility. If an animal exhibits a condition or behavior that presents a direct threat to the health or safety of others, the owner or designee may be requested to remove the animal. If an animal damages property, the handler will be responsible for damages. Please leave your personal pets at home for their own safety and for the safety of everyone at the Bay Pines VAHCS.

A Service Dog relief area is available outside the outpatient entrance of building 100 next to the parking lot for your convenience. Please clean up after your service animal while enjoying a safe space.


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11/10/2024

https://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day-free-meals-and-discounts/

We've verified these Veterans Day 2024 Deals including free food, meals, Military Discounts and savings for active duty, retirees, & veterans.

07/20/2024

Patrick Space Force Base, located between Satellite Beach and Cocoa Beach, was put on the "preferred" list back in June. The move puts U.S. Space Force training right here in Brevard County’s Space Coast.

03/25/2024

SPREAD THE WORD AND SAVE THE DATE.

https://www.va.gov/bay-pines-health-care/news-releases/bay-pines-va-releases-details-for-2024-homeless-stand-down-for-veterans/

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System announced plans to hold the organization’s annual Homeless Stand Down for Veterans at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center.

The organization has scheduled the event for Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Veteran’s Courtyard, located on the Bay Pines Campus.

“This is our first marquee event of the year, and we look forward to once again working with community leaders and partners to streamline access of VA programs and local resources for this segment of the Veteran population,” said Bay Pines VA Director/CEO Paul M. Russo. “This event reinforces our joint community of care for Veterans, and we are proud to offer various resources that will aid unhoused and at-risk Veterans who are on their road to recovery.”

Bay Pines VA, along with Veteran Service Organizations and volunteers from across the area, are offering multiple forms of assistance which include: medical care, toiletries, clothing items, meals, benefits and housing information, employment assistance, veterinarian services, and DMV services.

Veterans will also be able to receive assistance through the Stand Down Court, which provides opportunities for Veterans to speak with various legal experts from Pinellas County to address outstanding legal issues.

“Providing the soonest and best health care to eligible Veterans, in addition to serving their whole health needs, remains critical to our mission,” added Russo. “We will have enrollment teams, in addition to staff from the St. Petersburg Regional VBA Office, on site to discuss enrollment, eligibility, and benefits with every Veteran.”

Veterans interested in attending the stand down should bring a copy of their DD214, birth certificate, and social security card. Veterans who cannot furnish documentation will receive assistance on site. For questions about this event, please contact Bay Pines VA Homeless Program Coordinator Blossom Kapper at 727-430-9535.

For additional information on this release or future coverage opportunities: Contact Bay Pines VA Healthcare System’s Public Affairs Officer Rob Frazier at Robert.Frazier1@va.gov or 727-317-8120. See the latest news, stories, and Veteran health care information available on our official website or official social media accounts.

03/25/2024

Check to see if you are eligible for the PAC Act or VA Healthcare.

Find out if you can get VA health care as a Veteran.

10/06/2023

Local radio talk show host has come clean. Here is the story that motivated it.

The Observer found inconsistencies throughout radio personality "the Captain" Matt Bruce's story of 9/11 heroism, military service and record as a firefighter.

07/28/2023

There are 2 Tampa locations so please share with your Hillsborough friends.